I took a lot of photos this weekend -delete most of them. This was a pretty place. Upham Brook Falls, Woodstock, NB. It was too bright out to drop by shutter speed low enough to get the silky looking flowing water. I wanted to shoot under 1/15 second but 1/30 was as slow as I... Continue Reading →
Finally, a sunny day. I made a snap decision to go for a hike. I haven't been to the Irving Nature Park since My Quest for the Forbidden in Saint John, Late last spring I had followed the seal trail in hopes of seeing them on the rocks. I had a long, tiring hike and came... Continue Reading →
March 4th, 2016 early morning We sprint down the hall of the hotel, our wheeled bags flipping over as we ricochet around the corners. Moments earlier, we had gotten the message, "The ride to the airport is leaving now," and we didn't get to say good bye to our tour friends. We rush from the... Continue Reading →
Lasting Impressions I have joined a conservation group This past year was devastating to the North Atlantic right whales, fourteen died from boat impacts and entanglement in fishing gear. I just didn't want to be part of the problem any more, so I gave up eating fish and returned to full veganism. So many species are... Continue Reading →
I read this in my email this morning. After spending weeks revisiting and remembering my trip. This news, feels raw. Here is the link. and quote of story. Last Male Northern White Rhino dies The Last Male Standing. The Most Eligible Bachelor. These are some of the affectionate epithets that were bestowed on Sudan over... Continue Reading →
March 2nd Through the hazy light I see two eyes glowing. I turn to Eric and say, "I saw a cub back there, in the grass." The day before, at virtually the same location, I had seen the same glow but it was so dark I didn't know what it was. Further down the road... Continue Reading →
I would rather be... on safari taking wild life photography. Cheers from Maritime Mac.
March 1st Morning We start the day with a glorious sunrise too pretty to not capture. It promises to be hot today - 27 Celsius - and we start where we ended yesterday. One of the guides says he has heard over the radio that a pride of lions has been sighted crossing the area. ... Continue Reading →
